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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.66, 1,337.50 and 344.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.66, 1,337.50 and 344.10 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.66 : 1,337.50 = 344.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.66/1,337.50 = 344.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.66x = 1,337.50 × 344.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.66x = 460,233.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,233.75/891.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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